If not brothers, fundraising and marketing are close cousins. Quite often, higher ed marketers are called on to help with the fundraising case statement and messaging. Throughout my career in higher ed marketing, I’ve been brought in to help raise annual funds, serve...
As higher ed marketers, we spend a lot of time focused on student recruitment and enrollment, and rightfully so. But what happens if we leave advancement out of the equation? What’s often overlooked is that advancement isn’t just a nice-to-have function for...
Donor-centric marketing can be a sticky business. Many advancement departments often get caught up in a tangled web of capital campaign committees and case statements that send mixed signals to prospective donors. Even worse, they may never bring in the marketing...
Alumni newsletters can be one of your school’s most effective marketing resources. A well-crafted, consistent newsletter helps you maintain an open line of communication with your former students long after they’ve graduated. Through compelling storytelling, you can...
Homecoming is one of the greatest times for your students and alumni to flex their school spirit. Of course, these memorable events don’t just pop out of thin air. You’ll need a dedicated homecoming marketing team to set the table. From the event planner to the...